Now in its eighth installment, Soccer America selected the top 30 girls clubs, based on success of their teams in national youth competitions over the last three years and national recognition for players from these clubs in 2010.

"Congratulations to each of the clubs selected as 'America's Best Youth Clubs' by Soccer America," said John Sutter, president of US Youth Soccer. "It's wonderful to see that this publication continues to recognize the work of coaches, players and administrators. These clubs are honored for their dedication and efforts to the game. Their recognition provides us with another opportunity to be proud of how clubs, leagues, State Associations and national programs advance soccer to be 'The Game for All Kids'."

"Selecting America's annual youth rankings has become very difficult because of the increasing quality we're seeing in all parts of the country and the range of playing opportunities available for players," said Paul Kennedy, editor in chief and general manager of Soccer America. "The most important criteria for our rankings is success in US Youth Soccer National Championships, which have also expanded to include additional top teams with the creation of the US Youth Soccer National League."

2010 Best Girls Clubs

1. Dallas Texans* (N-TX)

2. Eclipse Select* (IL)

3. So Cal Blues* (CA-S)

4. Colorado Rush* (CO)

5. Sting Soccer* (N-TX)

6. PDA^ (NJ)

7. Michigan Hawks^ (MI)

8. Arsenal^ (CA-S)

9. FC Stars of Massachusetts^ (MA)

10. San Diego Surf* (CA-S)

11. MVLA* (CA-N)

12. Mustang Soccer* (CA-N)

13. Solar SC* (N-TX)

14. FC Bucks* (E-PA)

15. Lonestar SC* (S-TX)

16. McLean Premier^ (VA)

17. Slammers FC^ (CA-S)

18. CASL^ (NC)

19. Ohio Elite Soccer Academy^ (OH-S)

20. Scorpions^ (MA)

21. Ponte Vedra SC^ (FL)

22. De Anza Force* (CA-N)

23. Crossfire Premier^ (WA)

24. D'Feeters SC^ (N-TX)

25. Laguna Hills Eclipse* (CA-S)

26. Albertson SC (E-NY)

27. West Coast FC (CA-S)

28. Challenge^ (S-TX)

29. KCFC^ (KS)

30. Syosset SC^ (E-NY)

* US Youth Soccer National Champions at least once from 2008-2010
^ Advanced to the US Youth Soccer National Championships at least once from 2008-2010 through the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships or US Youth Soccer National League
~ Not a member of US Youth Soccer

"Each year we are grateful for the opportunity to compete in US Youth Soccer's most prestigious programs, from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series to the US Youth Soccer National League, as they provide the stage on which to perform and earn the right to be called America's best. To once again be named as a Soccer America's top girls club in the nation based on our achievements in these programs is a prestigious honor and one that speaks volumes to the success and hard work of the players, coaches and parents in our great organization. Needless to say, this makes me very proud and at the same time very thankful for all of those who help to make these things possible. With all of the great clubs around the country, it is not easy to be recognized as No. 1 for the last several years," said Hassan Nazari, founder and director of coaching of the Dallas Texans.

"Soccer America's acknowledgement further solidifies US Youth Soccer's position as the leader in providing player development opportunities through programs such as the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, US Youth Soccer National League and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program," said Jim Cosgrove, executive director of US Youth Soccer. "The storied National Championships Series is second to none and US Youth Soccer ODP continues to lead the nation in elite player identification and development."

US Youth Soccer ODP is known as the premier identification and development program for youth seeking the opportunity to compete at the national, professional and collegiate levels. US Youth Soccer ODP is the only elite player development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer and the Women's Professional Soccer, as well as a majority of current and past national and youth team members, as alumni.

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, consists of three levels of competition for boys and girls teams in multiple age groups. Each year over 10,000 teams participate.

The US Youth Soccer National League competition is for the nation's top teams in the Under-15, 16 and 17 boys and girls age groups. The National League offers additional exposure to collegiate, professional and U.S. National Team coaches and offers top notch competition. The top two teams, from each age group, advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

About Soccer America - Founded in 1971, Soccer America is the country's leading national soccer communications company, publishing a quarterly magazine and 20 e-newsletter editions each week for its members. In 2003, Soccer America was named one of the nation's 50 best magazines by the Chicago Tribune.

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